Great to visit UN HQ in Nairobi to introduce Minister Neale Richmond to our partners from UN Women Kenya OHCHR KENYA COUNTRY OFFICE UNDP Kenya and the UN RC for Kenya Dubliner Stephen Jackson

On his first official visit to Africa, Minister Neale Richmond reconfirmed Ireland’s commitment to effective multilateralism, meeting ➡️UN Resident Coordinator Stephen Jackson ➡️ Country Representatives UN Women Kenya OHCHR KENYA COUNTRY OFFICE UNDP Kenya

I am intensifying our United Nations reform efforts by launching the #UN80 Initiative to make proposals in 3 areas: • Efficiencies & improvements in the way we work. • Review of the implementation of our mandates. • Review of deeper, more structural changes & programme realignment in

In the 28 years (and counting!) I’ve had the privilege to represent Ireland, the proudest moments have been witnessing & celebrating the impact of our diaspora The contribution that 🇮🇪 people have made to global peace, prosperity and justice is humbling Lá Fheile Padraig!

📢"Femicide is the tragic culmination of unchecked #GBV. How can we enhance collaboration with the government & ensure justice for victims? I challenge Women’s Rights Organizations to keep pushing for accountability, demand action & ensure no case goes unnoticed." Antonia Sodonon

On this #WorldHealthDay, we spotlight gender-responsive health financing in 🇰🇪 Kenya. A Development Impact Bond is expanding access for youth—especially adolescent girls. Powered by Tiko, it links funding to real results. 📲 Learn more: youtu.be/trflVAQNd0A?t=…

UN Women Kenya Denmark in Kenya @FinnishEmbNBO Italy UN New York Italy in Kenya AICS Cooperazione_it Anu Ala-Rantala Antonia Sodonon finland Stephen Jackson DanBazira Much appreciation for the solid support from the development partners to advancing gender equality, rights and empowerment of women and girls through and with UN Women in Kenya

With a staff of 6500 personnel from across the world (20,000 with families), 86 UN agencies that include headquarters of UNEP and UN-Habitat, a duty station servicing the whole of Africa and a total of 166 countries globally, a complex sitting on 140 acres of land amidst the

Enlightening discussion with Resident Coordinator in Kenya Stephen Jackson on making the UN deliver better on the #SDGs. Appreciate the work that UN country teams do everyday. UN Kenya

The United Nations in Kenya is committed to leaving no one behind. This, we achieve partially through volunteerism- creating space for more people to contribute to development. Stephen Jackson Resident Coordinator @UNKenya shares reflections on the power of volunteerism in development.

Africa is a continent of immense authentic heritage that remains greatly under-represented on the global stage. We call on UNESCO to review the disparities on inherited concepts of authenticity that often give priority to material forms over Africa’s dynamic, community-rooted,

“Written words can also sing.” – from Dreams in a Time of War, 2010. Ngũgĩ is simply irreplaceable. We lament his passing and the gap he leaves in the world. We thank him for a giant life and a treasure trove of wisdom and words. #Kenya UN Kenya bbc.com/news/articles/…

𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗫𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶 𝗛𝗨𝗕 𝖨 𝗐𝖺𝗌 𝗉𝗋𝗂𝗏𝗂𝗅𝖾𝗀𝖾𝖽 𝗍𝗈 𝗃𝗈𝗂𝗇 𝗀𝗅𝗈𝖻𝖺𝗅 𝖼𝗁𝖺𝗆𝗉𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌 𝗈𝖿 𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗌 𝖼𝖺𝗎𝗌𝖾—𝖣𝗋. 𝖭𝖺𝗍𝖺𝗅𝗂𝖺

We in UN Kenya are deeply saddened by the death of Albert Ojwang & send condolences to his friends and family.   A thorough, independent investigation is critical. I’ll be meeting our partners at IPOA to see how we can help ensure this within our ongoing support.

Great to meet with National Youth Council Kenya CEO Gloria Wawira & team today here UN Kenya to discuss how we can help ensure credible & transparent elections for the new National Youth Council & engage #Kenya’s youth in shaping their own future.

My piece on youth in Africa, Harnessing the potential of the continent’s demographic dividend 👉 mg.co.za/thought-leader…

With $6.6 billion unlocked and 206 million people reached, the Joint SDG Fund 🇺🇳 proves that bold partnerships can deliver for people and planet — advancing the SDGs and turning ambition into impact. 🔗 annualreport.jointsdgfund.org/2024-accelerat…